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Most of us âcaterâ to others in certain social and work situations. But is this effective leadership behavior? Jennifer Jordan lays out the pros and cons of catering. ...
6 February 2025 ⢠by Bridget McCormack, Jen Leonard in Artificial Intelligence ⢠9 min read
Two senior lawyers give their verdict on the American Arbitration Associationâs efforts to harness the power of generative AI. They explain why incumbent organizations must seize the opportunities without delay....
6 February 2025 ⢠by Michael R. Wade, Sarah E. Toms, Amit M. Joshi, Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits ⢠3 min read
The democratization of AI can bring great productivity and efficiency gains, but it also poses significant risks. Michael R. Wade,âŻSarah E. Toms,âŻAmit M. Joshi,âŻand Michael D. Watkins identify five key strategic tensions...
5 February 2025 ⢠by Sebastian Reiche in Audio articles ⢠7 min read
Todayâs workforce often includes a mix of freelancers, agency temps, and outside contractors. Here are four work models to keep these elements motivated....
5 February 2025 ⢠by Esther Salvi, Muhammad Shehryar Shahid, Mehak Sajjad in Innovation ⢠7 min read
Digital tech, established businesses, and governments can combine to help bridge formal and informal supply chains. ...
5 February 2025 ⢠by Shelley Zalis in Brain Circuits ⢠3 min read
When weâre stuck in the empowerment mindset, weâre waiting for someone to hand us the reins. Here are three reasons why women donât need empowering and three ways to lose the empowerment...
4 February 2025 ⢠by Dr. Wolfgang Seidl, Gillian Pillans in Wellness ⢠9 min read
It takes more than an occasional yoga class to tackle the problems of burnout, financial stress, and poor mental and physical health. New research reveals which strategies can move the dial on...
4 February 2025 ⢠by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits ⢠3 min read
Are you struggling to lead successfully in the face of relentless disruption and uncertainty? Nowâs the time to master the art of strategic thinking, starting with these six key skills. ...
4 February 2025 ⢠by Julia Binder, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence ⢠5 min read
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely recognized as a driver of productivity, while sustainability, despite its benefits to the environment, is often seen as a cost burden. When combined, however, we believe they...
3 February 2025 ⢠by Paul Strebel, Angeliki Papasava, Patrick Reinmoeller in Audio articles ⢠11 min read
How an easy-to-use tool can help executives assess and manage the impact of stakeholders on the creation and destruction of value. ...
3 February 2025 ⢠by Natalia Olynec in 2025 Trends ⢠8 min read
Warnings about alcoholâs harms by medical experts are nothing new. But the drinks industry is now taking sobriety seriously by investing in a growing range of alternative products. ...
3 February 2025 ⢠by Knut Haanaes in Brain Circuits ⢠3 min read
No single leader or business function can drive progress toward net zero. Knut Haanaes identifies six ways in which CHROs can help drive organizational change. ...
31 January 2025 ⢠by Karl Schmedders, Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics ⢠8 min read
President Trumpâs energy policies aim to boost competitiveness for US businesses, but risk ceding market dominance in renewable energy and electric vehicles to China....
31 January 2025 ⢠by Anna Timonina-Farkas, Ralf W. Seifert in Supply chain ⢠6 min read
Resilience and efficiency of supply chains should no longer be viewed as competing goals but rather as complementary aspects of a well-calibrated supply chain management strategy. ...
31 January 2025 ⢠by Alfredo De Massis, Emanuela Rondi, Vittoria Magrelli , Francesco Debellis in Family business ⢠8 min read
Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. Innovation is the process of changing something established by introducing new methods...
31 January 2025 ⢠by Katharina Lange in Brain Circuits ⢠3 min read
Tribal groups exist in every organization. Here are some simple ways to break down âthem-and-usâ silos, foster a more positive team culture, and make the company more productive. ...
31 January 2025 ⢠by Angelica Adamski in Coaching Corner ⢠5 min read
In our Coaching Corner series, we share real-world coaching cases that come from our work with leaders....
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21 January 2025 ⢠by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
In the early 1900s, Einsteinâs Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equalityâ˘, E = FQ²,...
12 June 2024 ⢠by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms. ...
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Climate finance is the hottest topic on the table when it comes to doing something tangible about climate change. We urgently need to propagate the âhowsâ around investing in positive values....
17 January 2025 ⢠by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Videos
IMD's Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes explore how aligning purpose with profit, fostering innovation, and building resilience, can help companies embed sustainability into business strategy....
14 January 2025 ⢠by Peter Vogel in Videos
In conversation with IMD's Peter Vogel, Bruce Grossman, a fourth-generation family business owner, discusses his achievements and shortcomings in creating frameworks to unite the family business....
30 December 2024 ⢠by StÊphane J. G. Girod in Videos
At Swarovski, CEO Alexis Nasard's leadership is a master class in how to establish brand attractiveness and provide clarity. He has maintained Swarovski's relevance, freshness, and solid position as a contemporary luxury...
10 December 2024 ⢠by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
Dolf van den Brink, CEO of HEINEKEN talks to Jean-François Manzoni about early influences in his career that have helped him excel as a leader....
30 January 2025 ⢠by Karl Schmedders, RaphaÍl Grieco in Podcasts
The CIO at Portfolio Advisors discusses the challenges of realising returns in an increasingly sophisticated VC market ...
21 January 2025 ⢠by Shelley Zalis in Podcasts
In the early 1900s, Einsteinâs Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equalityâ˘, E = FQ²,...
9 January 2025 ⢠by Karl Schmedders, RaphaÍl Grieco in Podcasts
The experienced VC manager explores the cycles, metrics and misconceptions associated with VC....
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The Director of IMD's Global Board Center discusses best-practice governance for leaders across all industries...
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